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 Can Dogs Help Save Rare Plants?
See video and photos of Rogue the dog, part of a Nature Conservancy collaborative project to test the efficacy of using dogs to sniff out threatened Kincaid’s lupine. The plant is host to the endangered Fender’s blue butterfly, found only in the Willamette Valley.
 New Population of Endangered Plant Discovered
Dwindling numbers of Applegate's milkvetch, a perennial in the pea family, led to its federal listing as endangered fifteen years ago. Monitored populations have since caused growing concern for the plant's future. But recent surveys and a discovery along the Klamath River bring hope.
 New Preserve Protects Willamette Valley Habitats
The Nature Conservancy has established Yamhill Oaks, a new nature preserve in rolling hills west of McMinnville, to safeguard oak and prairie habitats increasingly at risk in the Willamette Valley. Learn more about the northern valley's first-ever protected area for the endangered Fender’s blue butterfly.
 Beyond the Blasts
The recipe for restoring wetlands is simple: add water. Conservancy scientists used an innovative technique last fall to remove levees and restore historic marsh wetlands at Williamson River Delta Preserve on Upper Klamath Lake. See new video and photos of how explosives helped us reclaim a wetland and restore two endangered fish — and the progress since.
 The Power to Save Oregon's Salmon
You care about the Earth so you recycle, drive as little as possible and, perhaps, buy green power. But did you know your electric bill can help protect and restore salmon habitats in Oregon? Contributions go into the Salmon Habitat Fund, which The Nature Conservancy distributes to cost-effective on-the-ground projects. Sign up today, and help save Oregon’s salmon!
News from our Natural World
Members and partners of The Nature Conservancy are making a difference across Oregon and beyond, protecting important lands and waters for nature and people. For highlights of our conservation work and to read about Conservation Leadership Award winners, volunteer heroes, financial information and more, download our Oregon Annual Report.
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Announcements
"GardenSmart Oregon" Booklet Shows Alternatives to Invasive Plants
Williamson River Delta Project honored for exemplary wetland restoration work
Places We Protect
Unparalleled for the extent, quality and diversity of its native habitats, the Boardman Grasslands harbor Oregon's largest viable population of the endangered Washington ground squirrel. Located in north central Oregon, the preserve also includes the Oregon Trail's largest remaining intact segment.
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Volunteer
Want to experience nature, and learn about imperiled species and wild habitats, while working alongside others who love nature? The Nature Conservancy offers lots of ways to lend nature a hand!
Find out how you can help.
Field Trips
The Nature Conservancy has been creating nature-based travel adventures since the late 1980s. Upcoming trips include a chance to witness hundreds of bald eagles in their Klamath Basin wintering habitat, and a wildlife cruise through the Sea of Cortez.
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Monthly Updates
Join the Conservancy's Great Places Network, and stay current with monthly e-mail updates on our work in Oregon and beyond.
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